Teen playing with lighter allegedly starts Yarmouth fire

The state fire marshal's office is investigating a fire to a home in Yarmouth. Fire crews responded to a report of a fire just after 5 p.m. Friday at 110 Broad Arrow Trail.

According to Yarmouth Police Chief Mike Robitaille, a 15-year-old boy told officials he was playing with a lighter moments before the fire started. Robitaille estimated the fire caused up to $750,000 in damages to the home.

The Red Cross is assisting the homeowners.

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